Landscaping with rocks goes beyond gravel—experiment with medium and large boulders to add instant drama to your front yard.

Trends in front yard hardscaping are definitely evolving ... and increasingly popular choice for modern landscaping. Homeowners can achieve a fresh, current look while also creating a yard ...

By far the most dramatic of the updates, the front yard’s curved, organic lines and native landscape have been replaced with artificial turf and blocky, geometric hardscape for a clean ...

Monrovia Nursery’s spring survey of 1,400 gardeners turned up a similar finding – increased interest in re-doing front-yard landscapes ... give the area a more modern feel,” she says.

Before adding hardscape, evaluate your yard space and needs, and get advice from a landscape professional. Here are more recommendations: Design them for daily use. As a rough guide, allow 120 ...

This symmetrical, modern front yard design has a series of elongated slab pavers leading up to the entry. They're surrounded by gravel in a similar hue, which keeps the design looking simple and ...